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ryrybaby12 · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:27 PM

What do y'all think of this bag? I think it is pretty....and I am intrigued. I am not a Bottega person, but like this one....and maybe I am off and you gals and guys may think I am nuts...so curious on opinions...

http://www.purseblog.com/bottega-ven...ther-tote.html

kroquet · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:42 PM

I saw the bag recently and it's huge! It's not my style, but it is gorgeous!!

doreenjoy · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:45 PM

I like it, actually. A practical big carryall tote.

The waves are some kind of bendable metal, so you can shape the bag in a lot of different ways. I've been calling it the "Transformer Tote."

kroquet · Oct 29th, 2009, 09:05 PM

Really? It's bendable? How clever! I didn't play with it, just admired the beauty.

boxermom · Oct 29th, 2009, 10:27 PM

I'd have to see it IRL. If you like the metallic look, which is very popular, this would make a great tote.

doreenjoy · Oct 29th, 2009, 10:29 PM

Yeah, you can mold the wavy bits and the top to give it a slightly different shap. You can bend the top down at the sides, kind of like a / \ look...or you can pinch them closed so it's not as "open" of a top.

They had some last season in the copper that used a similar bendable metal along the top. And there is a gorgeous handbag from this season with a leaf motif on it that has the same thing. If I wasn't supposed to be writing my thesis I'd hunt down a photo.

OK, here it is. The top can be shaped becauase it has the bendy things in it.

doloresmia · Oct 29th, 2009, 11:55 PM

ranag has this beauty and has posted action shots if you want to check it out!

yeliab · Oct 30th, 2009, 07:55 AM

Very Unique!!

TDL · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:15 AM

ryrybaby12 - if you have the chance, I suggest you try to see it in person before taking the plunge. I love this color (official name is Dust)... it's metallic and has the right amount of bling that's not garish. The thing that surprised me the most was the size... as kroquet pointed out, it is HUGE! Too big for my liking so I had to pass. If you love big bags then it's a nice option. Good luck deciding!

ryrybaby12 · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:28 AM

Yes- it is bendable...just wondering if the metallic is too flashy. The bag is HUGE...but when bending it, it makes it smaller. The width seems to be the size of the medium Cabat...but the height is much larger.....yes, it is big!

designergoods · Oct 30th, 2009, 12:44 PM

I saw this bag IRL and its a beautiful larger bag...although, I personally think the leather was too shiny. Please share if you decide with it.

pupeluv · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:57 PM

A big YES to the 2nd one (the grape Karung), I'm not liking the 1rst one (just personal preference).

bags4fun · Oct 31st, 2009, 03:26 PM

I love the look of the Dust tote, but didn't realize that it is huge! I"ll have to check out the dimensions. If you like the size of it, I say go for it! We all have different tastes in bags. Good luck with your decision, and if you do take the plunge, be sure to post some pics for us!

CaliforniaGal · Oct 31st, 2009, 03:57 PM

Did I see 28"? Twenty eight inches? It's like a piece of luggage! I think I'm not tall enough for that!!!!

Baccarat · Oct 31st, 2009, 05:08 PM

Ryry, you should totally go for it! The "dust" metallic is TDF!

Oct 29th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#1
ryrybaby12 OP Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: 112 Degrees... Posts: 1,293	Corded Wave Tote...thoughts? What do y'all think of this bag? I think it is pretty....and I am intrigued. I am not a Bottega person, but like this one....and maybe I am off and you gals and guys may think I am nuts...so curious on opinions... http://www.purseblog.com/bottega-ven...ther-tote.html

Oct 29th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#2
kroquet Menopausal M. O. B. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,457	I saw the bag recently and it's huge! It's not my style, but it is gorgeous!!
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Oct 29th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#3
doreenjoy I should be writing. Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Mostly in the USA Posts: 2,484	I like it, actually. A practical big carryall tote. The waves are some kind of bendable metal, so you can shape the bag in a lot of different ways. I've been calling it the "Transformer Tote."
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Oct 29th, 2009, 09:05 PM	#4
kroquet Menopausal M. O. B. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,457	Really? It's bendable? How clever! I didn't play with it, just admired the beauty.
	__________________ Current Wishlist - Mulberry Alexa in Oak!!!

Oct 29th, 2009, 11:55 PM	#7
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,514	ranag has this beauty and has posted action shots if you want to check it out!
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Oct 29th, 2009, 10:27 PM	#5
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,673	I'd have to see it IRL. If you like the metallic look, which is very popular, this would make a great tote.

Oct 30th, 2009, 07:55 AM	#8
yeliab Luxury = Purses Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,025	Very Unique!!
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Oct 30th, 2009, 10:15 AM	#9
TDL Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 417	ryrybaby12 - if you have the chance, I suggest you try to see it in person before taking the plunge. I love this color (official name is Dust)... it's metallic and has the right amount of bling that's not garish. The thing that surprised me the most was the size... as kroquet pointed out, it is HUGE! Too big for my liking so I had to pass. If you love big bags then it's a nice option. Good luck deciding!
TDL Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 417

Oct 30th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#10
ryrybaby12 OP Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: 112 Degrees... Posts: 1,293	Yes- it is bendable...just wondering if the metallic is too flashy. The bag is HUGE...but when bending it, it makes it smaller. The width seems to be the size of the medium Cabat...but the height is much larger.....yes, it is big!

Oct 30th, 2009, 12:44 PM	#11
designergoods ♥ BV ♥ Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Boutique Posts: 194	I saw this bag IRL and its a beautiful larger bag...although, I personally think the leather was too shiny. Please share if you decide with it.

Oct 30th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#12
pupeluv Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 699	A big YES to the 2nd one (the grape Karung), I'm not liking the 1rst one (just personal preference).

Oct 31st, 2009, 03:26 PM	#13
bags4fun You can call me Fran Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,584	I love the look of the Dust tote, but didn't realize that it is huge! I"ll have to check out the dimensions. If you like the size of it, I say go for it! We all have different tastes in bags. Good luck with your decision, and if you do take the plunge, be sure to post some pics for us!
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Oct 31st, 2009, 03:57 PM	#14
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,150	Did I see 28"? Twenty eight inches? It's like a piece of luggage! I think I'm not tall enough for that!!!!
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,150

Oct 31st, 2009, 05:08 PM	#15
Baccarat Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 37	Ryry, you should totally go for it! The "dust" metallic is TDF!
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